In a row of 8 seats, how many ways can 3 people sit next to each other?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
3 people must sit together → treat them as 1 group
So we arrange (6 units) in 8 seats → group can fit in 6 positions
Inside group, 3 people can arrange in 3! = 6 ways
Calculation:
6 positions × 6 arrangements = 36
Hence, the correct answer is option 2.